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About Testimonial EN

“Our hockey club and foundation stand amongst the best in the National Hockey League teams in terms of amount of effort, priority and commitment we place towards our community and its many charitable causes.”

What We Do Testimonial EN

“Giving children and youth an opportunity to learn and grow is something that we’re extremely proud of. Breaking down the barriers and fostering important life skills are the core pieces of all our community investments.”

News Testimonial EN

“Winning on the ice is fun, but how players use their status in the community is a gift. Being a member of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club means giving back to our community and helping those who need it most,” said Pierre Dorion, General Manager, Ottawa Senators Hockey Club”

Events Testimonial EN

“Playing team sports recreationally or otherwise is critically important to kids. Not only does it provide them with physical activity and the chance to interact with their peers, it teaches them invaluable life lessons about collective effort, shared achievement and the importance of giving back to community.”

A Community Club

25 years ago, thanks to the tireless work of a small group and support from thousands in our community, the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club returned to our nation’s capital. As a result of that partnership, the community has become an integral part of the team, its players, alumni and staff. We are all working towards the same goal: to make the National Capital Region a better place to live, work and play.

Thanks to your support, we are making investments in programs and initiatives focused on giving children an opportunity. An opportunity to play sports, get a quality education and access to important health care services when they need them most.Together, we are Game Changers for Youth.

HOW WE’VE MADE A DIFFERENCE

“The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and its Foundation remain steadfast in their commitment to improve the lives of children and youth living throughout the National Capital Region. Our Foundation’s legacy is about working together with you to make our community stronger. By coming together and by supporting a broad range of physical and mental wellness initiatives, we can ensure that every child in our community is afforded the opportunity to chase their dreams towards an even brighter future.”

Eugene Melnyk

Owner, Governor and Chairman, Ottawa Senators Hockey Club

“From the moment you put on a Senators jersey for the first time, you can feel the support of an entire community behind you. As players, we work every day to be successful on the ice, but we also understand that true winning includes being active contributors to our community.”

Erik Karlsson

Captain, Ottawa Senators Hockey Club

“Winning on the ice is fun, but how players use their status in the community is a gift. Being a member of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club means giving back to our community and helping those who need it most,”

Pierre Dorion

General Manager, Ottawa Senators Hockey Club

“It was a partnership with the community that helped us bring the team back to Ottawa. It will forever be our responsibility to honour that partnership by doing what we can to make the National Capital Region a better place to live, work and play,”

Cyril Leeder

President, Ottawa Senators Hockey Club

“Giving children and youth access to recreation, a quality education and specialized healthcare services are the core pieces of all our community investments,”

Danielle Robinson

President & CEO, Ottawa Senators Foundation

“Playing team sports recreationally or otherwise is critically important to kids, not only does it provide them with physical activity and the chance to interact with their peers, it teaches them invaluable life lessons about collective effort, shared achievement and the importance of giving back to community,”

Goldy Hyder

President and CEO, H+K Strategies and Ottawa Senators Foundation Board Member

Giving Back

GIVING BACK

CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMUNITY IS A RESPONSIBILITY THAT EVERYONE AT SENATORS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT EMBRACES. TAKING THE TIME TO ENGAGE WITH FANS AND SUPPORTING INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS AT THE CORE OF EVERYTHING WE DO.

$3.9 million of support

$3,542,246

3,000

Pieces of
Autographed Merchandise

2,000

45

$3.9 million of support

$3,542,246

3,000

Pieces of
Autographed Merchandise

2,000

45

Social Recreation

EVERYONE DESERVES TO PLAY PLAY BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE, TEACHES PATIENCE, PERSEVERANCE AND TEAMWORK, LIFE SKILLS THAT ALL CHILDREN NEED. THE OTTAWA SENATORS FOUNDATION INVESTS IN ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO GIVE ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY.

12,500

Games played in the Sens Sports and Leadership League hosted by the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa. The regions only no-fee competitive sports league

More than

1,000

kids aged four to 17

from

46

communities

7,000

camp days

across

eastern Ontario

and

western Quebec

RINKs planned for the National Capital Region

RINKs completed in Ottawa, Gatineau and Smiths Falls

150

children and youth have been able to access local recreation programs through

a partnership with the Ottawa Senators Foundation, Ottawa Community Housing Foundation and the Trinity Foundation.

Growing the Game

GROWING THE GAME

HOCKEY SHOULD BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE. WITH THE SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE OTTAWA SENATORS ARE DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS TO SPORT AND GIVE CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACROSS THE REGION AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY.

The I Love to Skate program, in partnership with Canadian Tire Jumpstart and theCity of Ottawa, provided more than:

530

kids with new skates, helmets and skating lessons on outdoor community rinks

program participants to date

2,000

The I Love to Play Hockey program, in partnership with Canadian Tire Jumpstart and the City of Ottawa, provided more than:

60

children and youth received skates, equipment and instruction

Eugene Melnyk

Skatefor Kids

120 kids

from Blossom Park Public School and St. Elizabeth Catholic School arrived at Canadian Tire Center and received

Skates & Helmets

Senators Jersey

Skating Session

Kids in western Quebec with new skates, helmets, and lessons at the Patinoire Sénateurs Brigil and Patinoire Sénateurs Brookfield through Accro du Patin

Participants in the new Little Sens Learn to Play Hockey program, featuring affordable registration fees and a time-friendly schedule

Kids will benefit from the expansion of the Little Sens Learn to Play Hockey program

1,700

pieces of gently used equipment donated to deserving children across eastern Ontario and western Quebec

Minor Hockey

MINOR HOCKEY

THE OTTAWA SENATORS HOCKEY CLUB SUPPORTS MINOR HOCKEY AT ALL LEVELS. INVESTING IN EDUCATING COACHES, QUALITY INSTRUCTORS AND IN PROGRAMS THAT EMPHASIZE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, FAIR PLAY AND FUN AT ALL LEVELS.

prime ice time used by children three to 18 years old

youth hockey and learn to skate programs available

participants enrolled in programs annually

Bell Capital Cup

Future Sens

Tim Hortons Coaches Clinics

Scotiabank Girls Hockeyfest

Scotiabank Skaters Program

10,000

kids

Recognized as one of the world’s largest international hockey tournaments.

$12 -$14 M

economic impact for our local economy

25,000

spectators from around the world

4,200

participants

260

minor hockey teams

Education

CREATING CHAMPIONS IN THE CLASSROOMWE ARE WORKING WITH LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO CREATE A DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAM THAT USES HOCKEY AS A VEHICLE TO FOSTER FURTHER EDUCATION IN DIGITAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN LANGUAGE ARTS, PHYSICAL LITERACY, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS.

75,000

students

1,750

classrooms

300

bursariesto date

investment to the Gatineau Health Foundation towards a scholarship program for people with mental illness.

$125,000

Mental Health

MAKING STRIDES FOR PHYSICAL & MENTAL WELLNESSINCREASING AWARENESS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND GIVING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ILLNESSES ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IS AN IMPORTANT FOCUS OF OUR CLUB AND FOUNDATION.

In partnership withChris & Erin Phillips and DIFD, the Ottawa Senators Foundation made a

$100,000

investment

to enhance Queensway Carleton Hospital’s acute mental health services

serves youth13-18 years of age, along with their families and caregivers

90%

of clients who are referred to program and complete the program

Roger Neilson House

ROGER NEILSON HOUSEA PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE AND RESPITE CARE FACILITY DEDICATED TO CARING FOR OR COMFORTING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING WITH PROGRESSIVE, LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES. ROGER NEILSON HOUSE IS A HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME FOR HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES IN EASTERN ONTARIO AND WESTERN QUEBEC.

IN JUNE, THE OTTAWA SENATORS FOUNDATION MADE THE LARGEST GIFT IN ITS HISTORY, A $2.3 MILLION CONTRIBUTION TO ROGER NEILSON HOUSE TO ENSURE THAT IT WILL ALWAYS BE THERE WHEN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES NEED IT MOST.

21,000

Days of care provided to children since opening in 2006

One of only Six

pediatric palliative and respite care homes in Canada

3,600

Admissions

155,000

hours

dedicated by volunteers to create a home for families at the house

Community Fundraising

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOCKEY CLUB, THE OTTAWA SENATORS FOUNDATION HOST A NUMBER OF IN-ARENA FUNDRAISING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. THESE EVENTS ARE DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE PEOPLE, PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

$80,000

raised last year in game and through events to support mental health initiatives for children and youth in our community

10

Bursaries for military families

$25,000

in support for military families

2,900

members attended the Canadian Forces appreciation night

over

$46,000

invested in local cancer care & research

raised in arena by our fans

66

Community event held last year

Raised a total of

$794,800

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Ottawa Senators Foundation board of directors is an impressive group of community-minded business leaders. Many of our board members have been long-time residents in the region and champions for a multitude of children’s charities. As such, they offer leadership and insightful guidance as to how the Ottawa Senators Foundation can maximize its fundraising and philanthropic activities to ensure positive and lasting differences are being made in the lives of children and youth.